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A Beautiful 1999 Mini Cooper 40th Anniversary

Happy New Year! First of all, thank you for supporting MalaysiaMiniLover.com for the past 9 years. In 2017, we are 10th Year Anniversary! It’s been 10 years! While we are saying goodbye to 2016, let’s check out a unique 1999 Mini Cooper 40th Anniversary Special Edition. This is the car we are going to use to welcome the New Year!

Among all the special edition Minis, this is one of the most sought-after models for all Mini collectors. If you read the complete Mini Timeline & History, you will find out that this model is actually the last generation before the Mini were replaced by the BMW MINI.

In 1999, Mini produced only 250 Mini 40th Anniversary for the UK market. It has become very precious in the car market today due to the limited production. The Mini 40th Anniversary is based on a Cooper model, however, it features Gold “Mini 40” bonnet badge, anniversary decal on the body sides, chrome “GB” on boot, color-matched leather seats with contrasting piping, alloy dashboard, chrome-detailed instruments, and a leather facia top, handbrake, and gear knob.

In General, there are four colours available, they are Island Blue (BU5), Mulberry Red (CDM – BLVC1274), Old English White (WT3), and Tahiti Blue Metallic. The one we are having here is Mulberry Red. For other colours, see: 1999 Mini 40 Anniversary, Island Blue Mini 40 LE, Mulberry Red Mini 40

Under the hood, it is powered by a 1275 cc MPi (Multi-Point Injection) engine.

It costs £10,995 for a new one in 1999. The price is definitely a lot higher for a genuine one today. On the same year, we also see the production of Mini Cooper S Touring, Mini Cooper S Sport 5, Mini Cooper S Works, as well as Mini John Cooper. It was an amazing year that marked all the special edition MK7 Mini Coopers.

December 30, 2016
Mini Cooper Sport 500
In this article you will find Mini Cooper Sport 500 specification, chassis number, review, technical data, performance details, market price, certificate, photos, and everything you need to know about this limited edition classic Mini Cooper. There are only 500 Mini Cooper Sport 500 ever built and they are the last ever to Sir Alec Issigonis design.

Mini Cooper Sport 500 Specification

The Mini Cooper Sport 500 was released in 2000 as MK7 generation. It was after 41 remarkable years and 5,387,862 classic Mini produced. Therefore, Rover decided to end the classic Mini with a Special Edition called Mini Cooper Sport 500. It was the last 500 of Mini ever built and they were also the most sought after Mini models.

Mini Cooper Sport 500 uses a 1,275 cc engine producing 62 hp. Paired with a 4-speed manual powertrain, it is capable to accelerate from 0-60 mph in 11.8 seconds and 0-100 km/h in 12.6 seconds. The specification also states that it is capable to reach quarter mile from 0 in 18.4 seconds. Check out other specification of the Mini Cooper Sport 500 so that you can differentiate it from the 2000 Mini Cooper Sport (Non 500):

1. They were ONLY made in the sports pack version with Platinum Silver roofs and bonnet stripe.

2. On the glove box compartment, there is a dash plaque states “THIS MINI IS ONE OF THE LAST 500 BUILT TO THE ORIGINAL SIR ALEC ISSIGONIS DESIGN”.

3. The Cooper Sport 500 came in 4 colours and the unit made are:
- Tahiti Blue (JRJ – BLVC965) – 128 cars
- Anthracite (LQW – BLVC1266) – 108 cars
- Solar Red (CMU – BLVC1278) – 110 cars
- British Racing Green (HAF – BLVC617) – 154 cars
4. Owners who purchased the Cooper Sport 500 in 2000 received a gift bag full of many Mini accessories, for example, a Mini Cup, Mini T-shirts, and Mini fleece.

5. It also come with a certificate that states the car is a genuine 2000 Mini Cooper Sport 500. Most important, the certificate is signed by John Cooper and Kevin Howe (Ex-MG Rover CEO).

6. The rest are very standard like chrome bumpers and grille. As for the interior, it features black and silver leather and an alloy gear knob. Notice there is also a high level brake light in the rear window.

7. The exterior features four front spotlights, 13-inch sports pack wheel.

Mini Cooper Sport 500 Review

The Cooper Sport 500 has as much fun as driving other classic Mini Cooper. With 34 liter (9 U.S. gallon) of fuel capacity, you can travel at least 500 km (310 miles) then only need to fill up your tank again. The factory-claimed top speed is only 148 km/h (92 mph) but we are managed to hit 175 km/h (108.74 mph) during a test in Manchester. The feeling of driving a Mini Cooper Sport 500? Superb, Excellent, Fantastic, and Marvellous (See also 2000 Mini Classic Seven). The Mini Cooper Sport 500 costs £10,995 when it was brand new in 2000. In 2016, after 16 years, the expected price for a genuine Mini Cooper Sport 500 is at least £25,000 (USD $35,600). With that amount of money, you can buy a brand new Audi A3, BMW 2-Series, Chevrolet Impala, Chrysler 200, Ford Mustang, Mercedes-Benz CLA-class and many more.
February 8, 2016
Customized Austin Mini Cooper Car Interior

Whether it is a classic Mini or a modern supercar, it requires not just money but effort and ideas to create a truly beautiful interior. Here we have 10 car interior photos of a customized Austin Mini Cooper. Every part of the interior is crafted nicely. High quality leather, shining walnut dashboard, new carpet and more. If you are rebuilding your classic Mini and looking for ideas to craft your car interior, these photos might be very helpful.

From car engine to interior to cockpit, there are a lot of things to do when it comes to customize your own car.

The dashboard that looks similar to the AJ Interior. Each gauge are fitted with chrome lining. It simply looks luxury!

Beige leather seat finished with sky blue lining, isn’t it beautiful?

2 High quality speakers fitted underneath of the back seat. A great idea for space-limited classic Mini.

How many points you will give to this customized interior? Well, we will say 9.5 out of 10. What about you?

Custom-made floor carpet that match the seat and interior color.

The door handle, opener, gear knob and arm rest also built with walnut.

For more unique and special customized Mini interior, stay tuned with MalaysiaMiniLover.

October 15, 2015
Got a Classic Mini Cooper? Why Not Turn Into a Furniture?

Got a classic Mini Cooper that you no longer use? Why not get the idea from these photos and turn it into some very useful furniture? Shane, a guy who lives in Thailand has make full use of a few classic Mini Cooper body. He has successfully made a red table with an old Mini Cooper body. They are not just rusty car body but very beautiful yet practical car-themed furniture. If you do own a few classic Mini bodies that no longer needed, these are definitely one of the best ideas you can do. Also, not to forget to check out the things you can do with used car parts.

Look at that Mini MK1 sofa, it comes with 10” Mercury wheels. And of course, a tiny Mr. Bean sitting on top of it.

Now that’s a running Mini sitting outside of the house. It has a 1275 cc engine under the hood. Don’t miss the Austin Mini page if you love the Classic Mini Cooper.

A piece of high quality mirror is placed on top of the car hood. It has been welded to support the mirror. It is able to support a 60″ LED Television. Very practical.

It looks good, it looks cool. However, it might not be comfortable to sit because the front bumper is going to block your leg. See also: light blue, two-seater classic Mini Roadster.

See also the Mini Shorty that was posted to MalaysiaMiniLover sometime ago.

Another view of the cool red classic mini office table. Does it look familiar to you?

It is somehow very cool to have a Mini 40th Anniversary decal on your table.

See, we have told you, it is a very practical table that support heavy weight. Photo Credit: Shane, Thailand.

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July 15, 2015
Mini Cooper Events by Vintage Auto Services and Accessories

Sungai Petani: About 40 Mini Cooper cars are gathering at Bandar Amanjaya today to celebrate the grand opening of Vintage Auto Services and Accessories. Most of the Mini Cooper owners come from the northern region including Bukit Mertajam, Penang, Simpang Ampat and others. Vintage Auto Services and Accessories is also known as Mini Cars Bodyworks was previously located at Lagenda Heights, Sungai Petani Kedah. It is one of the best Mini workshops in Malaysia with A to Z parts you ever need for a Mini Cooper. (more…)

April 19, 2015